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And 14.5% of people would choose Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, which was famously played at the end of Monty Python's Life of Brian.

AA spokesman Conor Faughnan said: "I’m sure when we asked this question many of our customers probably found themselves wonder why, but there is a serious side to this aspect.

"Irish people are very skilled at avoiding the topic of death and doing what they can to get out of having awkward conversations about funeral arranges or what would happen if the main income earner was to die.

"Thinking about these things is difficult but that doesn’t make it any less important."

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Faughnan added: "Funerals are going to, of course, be a tough time for our loved ones and, with this in mind, many of us will try to bring a smile to their faces with a touch of humour at our funeral.

"Although, while many of us will have thought about our arrangements privately, we’re still often reluctant to have open discussions about them with our family.

"Don’t put these conversations off until it’s too late. Instead have them now to ensure not only that your wishes are met but that also your loved ones have a plan in place to ensure they can maintain their current standard of living if anything was to happen."